How to swab a firearm for DNA testing
An analysis of recent successes in identifying handlers of firearms showed that DNA analysis resulted in informative results 93% of the time while Latent Print analysis provided informative results in just 4% of the time. As such, Latent Print testing of firearms will be reserved for serious crimes against people. To improve firearms case turn-around times, the lab has asked for assistance from our law enforcement partners in the collection of DNA evidence prior to submission of the firearms. A video demonstrating the process of swabbing firearms is found here.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
The NIRCL strives to provide timely and topical information for our criminal justice partners.
Overview of the Laboratory - In this 2+ hour presentation, scientists from each section of the laboratory will provide information about the testing they perform, trends in the evidence submitted, advances in the discipline and be available to answer questions.
This Overview will be presented quarterly using the Zoom Meeting Platform.
Upcoming training dates include: November 19, 2021 April 8, 2022 May 20, 2022 & September 23, 2022.
